People & Culture New CSO and new climate targets for food group Midsona Beatrice Perlam Ewert has taken on the CSO role after nearly two years working as the group’s Nordic Sustainability Manager. Melodie Michel 07 October 2024
Nature-related risks TNFD adoption grows in Australia TNFD adopters in Australia include ASX-listed companies such as Qantas, Telstra and Brambles. Melodie Michel 07 October 2024
People & Culture Harmony Gold names first Chief Sustainability Officer Govender has been leading sustainability initiatives in the mining sector since 2018. Melodie Michel 04 October 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Companies worry about cost of EU deforestation law delay What EUDR delay could mean for CSOs, positive results from climate alliances and two new platforms for climate data and SAF. Melodie Michel 03 October 2024
Sustainable Finance Most NZBA member banks have now set climate targets Most of the banks that have not met their target-setting requirements are in emerging markets. Melodie Michel 03 October 2024
Policy & Standards EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition “Companies in our sector have made high-risk investments to be able to be ready by the date of application." Melodie Michel 03 October 2024
Operations & Finance Investors renew calls to block JBS IPO based on sustainability concerns “JBS has a long history of misleading investors by exaggerating its environmental track record and minimising environmental risks." Melodie Michel 02 October 2024
Policy & Standards California will officially require climate disclosures in 2026 The two-year delay proposed by Governor Newsom in July was shut down by state legislators. Melodie Michel 02 October 2024
Aviation IATA to launch platform connecting airlines to SAF suppliers SAF producers will be able to post available or planned SAF volumes for airlines to register interest. Melodie Michel 01 October 2024
Data and Technology CDP to add 10,000 firms’ climate data to Net Zero Data Public Utility NZDPU was launched at COP28 with a proof of concept database including data on 400 companies. Melodie Michel 30 September 2024